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Linguistic Expert

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About this opportunity

Job Title: Linguistic Expert

Job Type: Contract (Full-Time or Part-time)

Job Summary:

Join our customer’s team as a Linguistic Expert and play a pivotal role in analyzing, transcribing, and deconstructing English language content at an advanced level. You will leverage your native-level English proficiency to bring precision and insight to complex linguistic tasks while working in a collaborative, remote environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Transcribe video content accurately, clearly marking detailed timestamps throughout each file.
  • Analyze and describe the emotional tone, intent, and delivery of speakers within the content.
  • Evaluate and provide insight into grammatical structures, syntax, and general language usage.
  • Define and explain nuanced conceptual aspects of English vocabulary and phrases as presented in media.
  • Perform advanced linguistic assessments, including tone, register, and contextual meaning.
  • Collaborate effectively within the team, ensuring consistency and quality in language-related deliverables.
  • Maintain high standards for both written and verbal communication throughout all work.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Native-level proficiency in English, with superior written and verbal abilities.
  • Deep understanding of linguistic theory, grammar, and language analysis methods.
  • Proven experience in transcription, linguistic annotation, or similar language-focused roles.
  • Acute attention to detail and precision in transcribing and annotating audio-visual material.
  • Ability to accurately capture speaker emotion, grammar, and tone in a concise manner.
  • Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting project deadlines.
  • Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week, with flexibility for additional hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Linguistics, English, or a related field.
  • Experience with language technology tools or linguistic research projects.
  • Background in analyzing complex language data or working with multimedia content.

Required skills

  • Language fluency
  • Translation
  • Linguistic review
  • English communication

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